wit in Latin
wit in Latin is ingenium, argūtia, facetiae — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
wit in Latin
ingenium
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
argūtia
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
facetiae
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
scurra
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
What does "wit" mean?
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noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
"The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening."
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noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
"She lived by her wits when she first moved to the big city."
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wit in a sentence
- The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening.
- Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
- She lived by her wits when she first moved to the big city.
- You will need your wits about you on that busy mountain path.
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What is "wit" in Latin?
"wit" in Latin is ingenium, argūtia, facetiae. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
How do you use "wit" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening." In Latin, "wit" is ingenium, argūtia, facetiae.
Are there other ways to say "wit" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "wit": ingenium, argūtia, facetiae, scurra.
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